Cosmetic Surgery for Career Boost
April 2nd, 2012
I have written about this new trend before and it is troubling when a patient has this single expectation of why they want cosmetic surgery. For the same reason that I try to screen patients for unrealistic expectations, understanding motivation for undergoing cosmetic surgery may be complicated. In an age where youth is sometimes prized over experience and looking young equates to vitality, I can understand why patients often turn to cosmetic surgery to maintain a competitive edge.
According to employment expert Prof Chris Warhurst, “employers now place a higher value on physical appearance and presentation.†However, the way you present yourself, how stylish you dress, your confidence and level of physical fitness are all important factors when being sized up in today’s job market. If some anti-aging Nipntucks are part of this package, I feel it is appropriate. Last year 13.8 million cosmetic surgery procedures were performed, but when cosmetic surgery is the primary goal to secure a job, get a husband or used to seek attention, extreme caution should be exercised.
Image “Mirror, Mirror on the wall. Who’s the fairest of them all?” From the Disney film, “Snow White.”
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Nipntuck Friday Photo: Bottling Wine in Napa
March 30th, 2012
Here I am lending a hand to box up our 2011 vintage of Kitchak Cellars Scherzo during my responsibilities on the bottling line at the winery in Napa Valley last weekend.
We also bottled the 2009 Concerto. The grapes for our signature red wine are 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. The 2009 vintage had an excellent growing season, characterized by warm sunny days and cool nights.
The grapes were hand picked before dawn on September 25 and October 13, 2009. Concerto has been aging in new French Oak barrels for 30 months and after bottling, it will spend another year resting in the cellar. It will finally be released next March. Patience is definitely a virtue when you are involved in the craft of making fine wine.
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